60 butterfly species identified in Haryana
The Hindu
Day-long survey was conducted across 10,000 hectares in Aravalis
As many as 60 butterfly species have been identified in a first-of-its-kind survey in Haryana by the State’s Forest and Wildlife Department in neighbouring Rewari district on Tuesday, coinciding with the “Butterfly Month” observed from September 5 to October 4.
The major species of the butterflies identified are Common Albatross, Small Branded Swift, Indian Skipper, Conjoined Swift, Lesser Grass Blue, Gram Blue, Tiny Grass Blue, Pea Blue, Bright Babul Blue, Forget-Me-Not, Zebra Blue, Common Pierrot and Rounded Pierrot.
The day-long survey, aimed at assessing butterfly diversity in the Aravali region of the State, was conducted across 10,000 hectares of Khol block comprising ten villages, namely Palra, Ahhrod, Bassduda, Khol, Manethi, Bhalki, Majra, Nandha, Balwari and Khaleta, with continuous stretch of hillocks.
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